The Little Guide to David Bowie: Words of Wit and Wisdom from the Starman

The Little Guide to David Bowie: Words of Wit and Wisdom from the Starman

by Malcolm Croft
The Little Guide to David Bowie: Words of Wit and Wisdom from the Starman

The Little Guide to David Bowie: Words of Wit and Wisdom from the Starman

by Malcolm Croft

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Overview

Beloved by millions of fans the world, David Bowie was the ultimate icon, the perfect pop package that united sound with vison.

In his fifty-year career, and across more than 26 studio albums, Bowie sold more than 140 million records, malking him one of the most successful artists of all time. Since his passing, he has been greatly missed, and remembered, by those who loved him the most.

Filled with quotations by, and about, one of the most innovative artists in history. A perfect companion for Bowie fans everywhere, this collection of bite-sized quips helps capture exactly what made Ziggy Stardust so special. From insightful quotes by fellow artists, collaborators, and friends, to words of wit and wisdom from David Robert Jones himself, you'll find more than 170 amusing and inspiring soundbites inside.

"I don't know where I'm going from here but I promise it won't be boring." David Bowie, 1997

David Bowie shared the same birthday as his childhood hero, Elvis Presley - the 8th January. The two met in 1972.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781800695115
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
Publication date: 08/08/2023
Series: The Little Books of Music , #17
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 487,632
Product dimensions: 4.50(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Malcolm Croft is a celebrated author and music journalist. He has worked with many of the world's most important bands, including the Flaming Lips, Coldplay, The Verve and many others. He is the author of over 15 books on popular culture and music.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Pop Oddity - Bowie's contribution to popular culture
Chapter 2: Rebel Rebel - Crafted songs that transcended culture
Chapter 3: The Prettiest Star - Bowie's obsession with fashion
Chapter 4: Forever Changing - From Ziggy to Aladdin and beyond
Chapter 5: Hello, Spaceboy - Glitter-glam to new-wave electronics
Chapter 6: Sound and Vision - The ultimate icon, greatly missed and remembered

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